Enzootic disease
- Pronunciation
- /en-zoo-TICK dis-eez/
- Category
- Epidemiology
- Singular
- Enzootic disease
- Plural
- Enzootic diseases
Definition
A disease that is constantly present in an animal population, typically at low levels.
Etymology
Example
Chagas disease is an example of an enzootic disease in South America.
Related Terms
- Vector-borne disease
- Wildlife disease
- Reservoir host
Usage Notes
Enzootic diseases are often maintained by a cycle involving animal hosts and vectors, such as ticks or mosquitoes.